Gov. LePage angling for job in Trump administration

Maine Gov. Paul LePage wants a position in Donald Trump’s administration. But if that doesn’t work out, he’ll run for Senate in 2018.

The outspoken, controversial Republican governor endorsed the real estate mogul in February, insisting that “I was Donald Trump before Donald Trump became popular.”

During a town hall in Lewiston on Wednesday evening, he went a step further, telling supporters that he would like to join the Trump administration if Trump wins the White House.

“I said earlier that if I'm not into the Trump administration, I will be running against Angus King,” the state's independent senator, LePage said, according to ABC affiliate WMTW 8. “Now, don't tell my wife. She hasn't said yes yet.”

LePage said earlier this year that Trump “could be one of the greatest presidents if he sits down and puts together a good team.”